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Soccer/Football

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1. Why do it?

Thu Jun 26, 2014, 07:30 AM

Jun 2014

Because more often then not the referee on the pitch falls for it.

If anything, it's been less prevalent then normal at this world cup.

http://online.wsj.com/articles/the-world-rankings-of-flopping-1403660175

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Why do soccer players continue to dive at the slightest touch? ... [View all] aggiesal Jun 2014 OP

Why do it? T_i_B Jun 2014 #1

Brazil/Mexico 0-0 game, for me n/t aggiesal Jun 2014 #5

True, that was a classic as well... truebrit71 Jun 2014 #6

I found it the most exciting 0-0 game I've ever watched ... aggiesal Jun 2014 #7

I may get flamed for this, but VWolf Jun 2014 #8

Based on your article ... aggiesal Jun 2014 #4

Simulation is part of the game. Codeine Jun 2014 #9

It used to be much worse and most of the fouls at this Cup have been fouls BeyondGeography Jun 2014 #10

He's an amazing player when he pulls his head out of his ass Codeine Jun 2014 #11

Maybe Italy's goalless draw strategy was making him extra crazy BeyondGeography Jun 2014 #12